Jackie Robinson #6
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThe story chronicles Jackie Robinson's 1947 rookie season, beginning with his receipt of the Rookie-of-the-Year Award and highlighting his breakthrough performances with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Key moments include Robinson stealing his twenty-first base on August 18, batting .296 with 28 doubles, 8 triples, and 12 home runs, and helping the Dodgers mount a late-season surge against the Cincinnati Reds. The narrative culminates in a dramatic game where Robinson, facing relief pitcher Ace Konstantly, executes a crucial bunt single and steals third base, ultimately scoring the winning run to keep the Dodgers' pennant hopes alive.
A young woman recounts quirky baseball tales from the Brooklyn Dodgers' past, highlighting odd records and memorable moments like a 15-game winning streak tied to a washed undershirt, a player making five outs in one World Series game, and a triple play that occurred without a single throw. The story blends humor and nostalgia, spotlighting unusual feats and forgotten quirks from the team's history.
Carl Furillo plays a key role in a pivotal 1949 Dodgers game against the Reds, contributing with a crucial double that ties the score in the ninth inning. The story highlights his performance during a tense stretch of the season when the Dodgers were fighting to stay in contention.
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